Be surprised

February 12, 2022Leave a comment

A new year and some new inspiration

January 23, 2022Leave a comment

As 2022 begins to blossom I am reminding myself of the amazing art that took my breadth away in 2021. For some reason I was not drawn to keeping this site up to date but following a recent visit to an exhibition I have regained my enthusiasm and inspiration. I will post my recent inspiration later in the week.

An element of a beautiful piece of work by María Berrío

Spring is on its way

February 15, 2021February 15, 2021Leave a comment

With spring around the corner I thought I would remind myself of the inspirational cultural landscape I experienced in 2020 and prepare myself for more to come in 2021..Kimono Kyoto to Catwalk at the V&A in September 2020.

Kimono entitled ‘Beyond’ Moriguchi Kunihiko (b1941)

my renaissance

March 31, 2019Leave a comment

at Tate Modern

Door 84 by Dorothea Tanning at Tate Modern

Dorothea Tanning exhibition at Tate Modern

After a 5 month gap I have decided to reignite and update my cultural updates. I am still a novice with the web world but having an opportunity to record the creative and inspiring opportunities out there it seems only right to spread the word.

Its wonderful how a work of art can provide that ‘feel good factor’.

A visit to the National Portrait Gallery and Tate Modern was a real treat.

Martin Parr at the National Portrait Gallery

Objects,Spaces and Inspiration

June 4, 2017Leave a comment

Whenever I need some inspiration and today was one of those days, I search for a creative wonderland and aim for that. Today it was the Tate Modern that I went to and a free exhibition entitled ‘Between Object And Architecture’ was where I found myself. This piece by Cristina Iglesias ‘Pavilion Suspended in a Roon/2005’ drew my attention and created a space and food for thought.

There is always more in Art and Creativity if you look further.

November 15, 2016Leave a comment

Omer Arbel:44

A stroll through the city, coffee in the sunshine and something beautiful at the Barbican. Hundreds of free-poured aluminium arms suspended from the ceiling by thin cables, designed by Omer Arbel and produced by Bocci.

Once attracted and or inspired its always worth investigating further. I got home, logged on to the Internet and found on the Barbican website (when you search Omer Arbel) a great video showing, Behind the Scenes: Building Bocci and Omer Abel’s 44. Wow, Creative teamwork in action.

Blog 100 and another beginning.

October 23, 2016Leave a comment

Candoco Dance Company at Sadlers Wells

I am always so inspired by the talent and creativity out there. As a fan of self help books I am always on the look out for things to read, do and see which press the right buttons to ignite passion, enthusiasm and confidence.

My number 100 blog feels just right as this Sadlers Wells show by the Candoco Dance Company was amazing, thrilling and inspiring. The production was so forward thinking and has kick started me into including Contemporary Dance now in my creative launch pad.

Worth having a look at the video clip ‘ telling – 25 – stories-in- our -25^th -anniversary -year.

Blog 89: Switching worlds by the Thames

June 16, 2016Leave a comment

Went to the Tate members evening on Tuesday and what a queue!! No complaints though, as nice day, nice location and determination to want to get inside to see the new building the ‘Switch House’.

There is something about the Thames, the bridge and Tate Modern that make you feeling you are gorging on a very luxurious cake.

Well the 10^th Floor viewing gallery is a must see. Looking out over London, looking into properties and the lives of people lucky enough to live local made a powerful impression on me.

My advice. Wait for a quieter time, get to the 10^th floor and take the opportunity to relax, think and transport your mind to the creative landscape, which surrounds you. I suddenly felt I was back there, if only.

Blog 82 : Finding Beauty and igniting a smile.

April 23, 2016Leave a comment

A quote from my recent read and which really made me smile this morning was ‘Make the World to believe in you and to pay heavily for the privilege’ from Gilbert & George.

I wondered for a while and quickly did a Wikipedia search and found some other snippets, which have touched the right nerve. What do you think?

Their work is referred to as anti-elitist and adopting the slogan ‘Art for All’ aiming to be relevant beyond the narrow confines of the art world.

My recent read referred to in Blog 81 and today is ‘Think like an Artist’ ..and lead a More Creative, Productive Life by Will Gompertz. A must read for anyone needing some inspiration.